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Hands-On Web Development with React and GatsbyJS

Build a super-fast web app with Gatsby, GraphQL, and React

Rachelle Rathbone

Created by Rachelle Rathbone

Explore how to build fast, modern web apps using React and GatsbyJS. Learn to set up your environment, use GraphQL for flexible data sourcing, and generate pages programmatically. By the end, you'll feel ready to create and deploy your own high-performance sites with confidence.

Packt | Nov 2019 | 234 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesWeb & Application Development, Back-End Web Application Development, Gatsby, JavaScript

What You Will Learn

You'll start by setting up your development environment and working with a starter project. Step by step, you'll use React skills to integrate GraphQL, manage data, and use Gatsby's templating features. Along the way, you'll add plugins, optimize images, and finish by deploying your site, gaining practical experience at every stage.

Key Features

  • Build a complete web app using React, GatsbyJS, and GraphQL for dynamic data
  • Optimize site performance and usability with Gatsby plugins and image handling
  • Deploy your finished static site easily with Netlify for real-world use

Target Audience

Ideal for JavaScript developers who already know React and want to expand into static site generation. If you're looking to build faster, more scalable web apps and want hands-on experience with modern tools like GatsbyJS and GraphQL, you'll find practical guidance and real-world skills here.

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